Zesty Chicken & Veggie Power Bowl: Your New Favorite Lunch

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Zesty Chicken & Veggie Power Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious bowl with grilled chicken, crisp cucumber, and juicy tomatoes, tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

5 from 1 review
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    If cooking chicken from raw, season chicken breasts and grill, bake, or pan-fry until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Let cool completely, then dice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2
    Prepare all vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice or slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley. If using, halve the olives.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
  4. 4
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Add feta and olives if using.
  5. 5
    Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Serve immediately. For meal prep, store dressing separately and combine just before eating.

💡 Notes

For a milder onion flavor, soak sliced red onion in ice water for 10 minutes then drain. Feel free to add other fresh herbs like dill or mint. To make this vegetarian, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or pan-seared halloumi cheese. This dish is excellent for meal prepping; simply store components separately and dress just before serving for freshest results.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 350 kcal
Protein 25g
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 4g
Carbs 35g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 5g
Sodium 450mg
Cholesterol 65mg

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